How to Capture a Martini by Makoto Tateno

 

He was my lover in High school, my beautiful, malicious Shinobu-sempai. He was also the one who took away everything, whether it was my first kiss, or my first time. Then, after the graduation ceremony, he completely disappeared. Four years have passed since then, and right when I thought I’d already forgotten all memories about him, he suddenly appeared in front of my eyes, more beautiful and charming than ever… Now, even though he’s willing to open his body for everyone, the only thing he gives me is his cruel words. But no matter what, I still want to be by his side… So I started working a part-time job at the bar where he’s working… (Source: M-U)

This volume includes the three-part title story as well as the three shorter stories "Let's Forget", "Freedom From Constraint", and "Stirring Technique".

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3yqVftO)

Don't Be Cruel by Yonezou Nekota

Playboy Maya catches studious Nemugasa cheating on a test and to ensure his silence blackmails him into doing whatever Maya wants!

This Don’t Be Cruel volume is a collection of the best exclusive side and short stories the series has to offer!

Maya and Nemugasa’s relationship had a rocky start. Maya, the playboy slacker, and Nemugasa, the diligent student, have two very different personalities and live two very different lives. These differences have led to some crazy misunderstandings between them. Their relationship certainly has its rough patches, but they make the good times that much sweeter. Read on for the next volume in this collection of never-before-seen Don’t Be Cruel side and bonus stories!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3yDxyOR)